1
Which celebrity was involved in a high-profile ski accident trial in 2023?
Kate Winslet
Natalie Portman
Jennifer Aniston
Gwyneth Paltrow
2
Which film became the fastest Warner Bros. movie to reach $1 billion worldwide in 2023?
Fantastic Beasts: Secret of Dumbledore
The Flash: Time Travel
Shazam: Fury of the Gods
Barbie
3
Which Pope’s funeral was held on January 5, 2023?
Pope Francis II
Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Alexander VI
Pope John Paul I
4
Who broke the NBA all‑time scoring record on February 7, 2023?
Larry Bird
LeBron James
Shaquille O'Neal
Stephen Curry
5
Which major video game movie grossed over $1 billion in 2023?
The Legend of Zelda: Battle for Hyrule
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Tomb Raider: The Secret Tomb
Sonic the Hedgehog: The Lost World
6
According to Spotify, what was the most-streamed song globally in 2023?
"Flowers" by Miley Cyrus
"Ripe Bananas" by Lil Nas X
"Underwater Dreams" by Sia
"Golden Hour" by Ed Sheeran
7
Which country overtook China to become the world’s most populous nation in 2023?
Indonesia
Japan
India
Nigeria
8
Which highly anticipated show host announced their retirement in 2023, to be succeeded by Ryan Seacrest?
Pat Sajak
Jimmy Kimmel
Stephen Colbert
Ellen DeGeneres
9
Who was crowned monarch of the United Kingdom in May 2023?
King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
Prince William and Duchess Meghan
King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
10
What global environmental milestone was confirmed about 2023 by the World Meteorological Organization?
Hottest year on record
Coldest year on record
Increase in Arctic glaciers
End of drought conditions worldwide
